Verna Mae Parkhill of Parrish passed away at 2:00 a.m. Thursday, February 19, 2015 in the Stonebridge Living Center in Benton. She was born May 26, 1934 in Franklin County, Illinois to Audie and Edna (Williams) Wilburn. She married Ray Parkhill on January 25, 1955. They were short 30 days of being married 57 years at the passing of Ray on December 25, 2011. Survivors include her son, Raymond 'Bub" (Tammy) Parkhill of Parrish; daughters, Linda (Mel) Sullivan of West City, Mary (Willie) Huffine of Akin and Teresa Williams of Benton; grandchildren, Terry Parkhill, Amanda Ellis, Jimmy (Blaire) Parkhill, Shawnda Harvey, Callie (Damien) Edwards, Dusty and Jody Huffine and Adam Williams; great grandchildren, Madison Parkhill, Peighton Sullivan, Allison and Austin Bundy, Alexander and Liam Anderson Edwards, Makayla and Macee Ellis, Alexandria, Allison and Steven Harvey, Kylah, Kinsley and Kit Parkhill; extended grandchildren, Ronnie Helsing Annabelle, Zane and Xander Shukites, Chelsea and Paige Sullivan, Ben and Jessie Williams. Also surviving sisters, Margaret Carter, Mary (Robert) Meadows; brothers, Paul Wilburn (Bernice), Don (Brenda) Wilburn, sisters-in-law, Betty Wilburn, Linda (Ray) Ward, Arlene (Eddie) Davis, brothers-in-law, Dean (Louise) Parkhill, Jack Crawford; sisters-in-law, Mary (Charles) Prior, Judy (Byrl) Crawford, Jackie Stubblefield, Pat Dills and Mona Parkhill, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Ray, sons, William Clyde and Orville Lee Parkhill, granddaughter, Amy Lyn Parkhill, daughter-in-law, Kathy Parkhill, son-in-law, Ted Williams, brothers, Leon, Robert, Ray and Donald Lee Wilburn and one sister, Mildred Wilburn. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Caldwell Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a good neighbor and babysat many of the children some referred to her as the Queen of Parrish. Published in Daily American News from Feb. 19 to Feb. 20, 2015  

  Leah Caroleen Bunch, age 21 of Jacksonville, FL and formerly of Christopher, died on February 3, 2015 at her home. A Memorial Celebration of Life Service will be held at a future date. Leah was born on January 7, 1994 in Branson, MO. She attended school in Christopher. She enjoyed music especially playing the guitar. Leah is survived by her mother and father Stacey and William Chaffin of Christopher; sister Savannah Bunch, step-brother and sister Harry and Lexi Chaffin, all of Christopher; grandparents Curt & Sandy Gibbs of Benton, Harry Chaffin of Benton, Willard Lee Wininger of Jacksonville, FL; great-grandmother Mary Mitchell; and her fury family member Jake. Ms. Bunch was preceded in death by her grandmother Deborah Wininger.

  Connie Sue Randall, 70, of Benton, IL, died at 10:19 a.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2015, in Franklin, NC. Mrs. Randall was born on July 4, 1944, in Christopher, IL the daughter of Dallas and Pauline (Foster) Flatt, She married Ivan Randall on December 31, 1996 and he proceeded in her death. Connie was a member of the Third Baptist Church in West Frankfort, IL. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Connie was proud of her family and loved spending time with them. She enjoyed shopping, traveling and watching the girls play basketball. Surviving relatives include children, Bobbi Drew and husband Darren of Benton, IL and Chad Carney and wife Elizabeth of Benton, IL; six grandchildren, Paige Riechman and husband Shaun, Jesse Drew and wife Shayna, Makala Carney, Cali Carney, Emily Watkins and Batista Willett; five great grandchildren, MaKenna, Daisy, Ella, Travis and Jourdan; a brother, Robert Flatt and wife Marjorie; her best friend, Carolyn Carter; a special friend, Grechen Bradley; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 20, 2015, at the Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home, Benton, IL. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 20, 2015 at the funeral home with Pastor James Kerley officiating. Burial will be in the Jackson Grove Cemetery, Benton, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Third Baptist Church in West Frankfort, IL and will be accepted at the funeral home. 

In Journal Star of Peoria, Illinois on Feb. 19, 2015 CREVE COEUR - Dorothy Jean Muir, age 88, of Creve Coeur passed away Monday, Feb. 16, 2015, at Rosewood Care Center in East Peoria. Dorothy was born on Jan. 13, 1927, in Simpson, Ill., to Lewis and Chloe (Lewis) Stapleton. She married Wayne Muir on Feb. 25, 1949, in West Frankfort, Ill. He preceded her in death in September of 2000. She was also preceded in death by her parents, eight brothers and five sisters. Surviving are her sons, Daniel (Vickey) Muir of Peoria, Ill., and Gregory Muir of Creve Coeur, Ill.; three grandchildren, Matthew (Tonya) Muir of Oskalooska, Iowa, Aaron Muir of Peoria, Ill., and Alexandria Muir of Creve Coeur, Ill.; three great-grandchildren; two brothers; and two sisters. Dorothy worked for District 76 and for the Tazewell Children's Center. She was a member of the Church of God. Services will be held on Friday, Feb. 20, 2015, at 10 a.m. at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria, with the Rev. Paul Isom officiating. Visitation will be held today, Feb. 19, 2015, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Roberts Cemetery in Morton. Memorials may be made to the,American Diabetes Association. Online condolences may be made through www.remmertfuneralhome.com

  Connie Sue Randall, 70, of Benton, IL, died at 10:19 a.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2015, in Franklin, NC. Visitation will be held from noon to 1 p.m., Friday, February 20, 2015 at Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home with a funeral service to follow services at 1 p.m. with burial in Jackson Grove Cemetery, Benton, IL.

  Donald L. Hatchett, 88, of Benton, IL, died at 9:21 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, 2015, at West Side Care and Rehabilation Center, West Frankfort, IL. Mr. Hatchett was born on February 1, 1927, in Thompsonville, IL the son of Inman and Agnes Hatchett, He married Elaine LaVerne Shimkus in Chicago on June 13, 1959 and they were married for 55 years. Donald served in the United States Navy during World War II with a Honorable Discharge. He attended Southern Illinois University and worked in a Veterans Hospital in Waukegan, IL to help pay for his tuition. He later worked at Caterpillar Tractor Co. in Peoria, IL in the pricing department. He moved to Chicago and attended and graduated from the St. Sinai Hospital School of Nursing from 1956-1959. He returned to Southern Illinois and obtained his Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1961 at SIU. He then worked in the St. Louis Jefferson Barracks Veterans Hospital as a Head Psychiatric Nurse of the ward. He returned to Benton to help his father with his business for 7 years. He then became a counselor for the Department of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) in Benton, IL and retired after 20 years of service. Don was a loving and devoted father and a loving and faithful husband. He loved God with all his heart and soul and obeyed God’s laws and put God first in his life. He was compassionate and caring to his fellow man. He was an honest and humble man who was willing to help anyone in need with humility. Gold blessed him with many talents. He was witty and had a great sense of humor. He loved music and played the guitar and sang country songs. He sang barbershop in the past. He loved gardening, birds, and animals. He was a do it yourself man which involved carpentry, roofing, remodeling, etc. He diligently prayed and studied the bible frequently and had many reference books to refer and for in-depth study. Don was a member of the United Church of God and served as a local elder in Mt. Vernon before his illness. Surviving relatives include his wife Elaine Hatchett of Benton, IL, his children, Jon Hatchett and wife Becky of West Frankfort, IL, David Hatchett of Benton, IL, Daniel Hatchett and wife Frances “Fran” of Omaha, NE, Jeremy Hatchett of Redondo Beach, CA, Sister-in-law Marilyn Hatchett of Hudson, FL, Brother-in-law Richard Shimkus and wife Patricia of West Frankfort, IL, one grandchild Rachel Eckels and husband Sam of Marion, IL, and one great-grandchild Mason Hatchett of West Franklin, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, two infant sons, one infant daughter, his brother Thomas Hatchett, grandson Scott Hatchett and many aunts and uncles. Don was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00p.m. February 22, 2015, at the Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home, Benton, IL. Funeral services will be held at 11:00a.m. February 23, 2015 at the funeral home with Pastor Rick Beam officiating. Military rites by the Benton American Legion Post 280, VFW Post 2671 and the Navy Honors Team following services at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Plasters Grove Cemetery, Thompsonville, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Church of God, Cape Girardeau, MO.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: KathyTyler265 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.franklin/1418/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Just wanted to pass along a bit of news. I finally got a copy of Inez Dujaric Neal's (Lott's third wife) obituary and low and behold Lott's year of death was included in her obit. He died in 1953. No month or date included. She was buried in Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet, Illinois but cannot find his burial site yet. I posted her obit on Find A Grave, if anyone wants to read it. He was first married to Hattie Neunlist in 1904 and they had Ninnis Neal and Lott Neal. His second marriage was to Frances Elizabeth "Lizzie" Tadlock in 1917 and lastly he married Inez in 1927 and they had Glen L. and Thomas E. Neal. Thanks to all who helped me "kinda" get passed this brick wall. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

  Ronald Joiner, 74, passed away Monday, February 16, 2015 at his home in Benton, IL. Shortly before his death, he took one last trip with his son around Rend Lake. Laughter filled his home as he reminisced with family and friends about the “good old days.” Most importantly, he said his last “I love yous” to those he cherished most. Born January 20, 1941, to Brown and Memmeth Joiner, Ron was one of five children. He was preceded in death by his brother, Paul Wayne (Brenda) Joiner, and sister, Cleona (Donald) Lance. Inevitably, a fishing tournament and card game began upon his arrival to Heaven. He will be greatly missed by sister, Carolyn (Dave) Pedigo, and brother, Donald (Paula) Joiner. On July 11, 1959, he married Linda (Stritzel) Joiner. Together, they raised three children: June (Jim) Zinck, Richard Joiner, and Kevin (Regina) Joiner. His children were fortunate to have a Dad who could fix most any car, who was never too old to ride a dirt bike, and an avid follower at each football game. He went on to welcome four grandchildren: Jamie and Joshua Zinck, and Ashley (Phillip) Lyell and Lindi (Andrew) Webber. His grandchildren remember a Grandpa who made “looking for deer” an adventure, peanut butter a food group, and in his late 50’s, proved to be not too old to skateboard or roller skate. Most recently, he was thrilled to have met and held his new great-grandson, Grayson Webber. On January 19, 2003, he married Jo Ann (Hall) Joiner. In this union, Ron was blessed in adding Jo Ann’s three sons to his family: Steve (Linda) Brown, Kevin (Laura) Brown, and Jeffrey (Lisa) Brown. He was honored to be naturally welcomed as family, and became Grandpa to, Natalie, Kris, Dusten, Jessica, Kelsea, Jonathan, Brandtlee, Elissa and great grandchildren Katlyn, Jailyn and Lily Grace. Ron was a proud member of the First Baptist Church of West City and a proud member of United Mine Workers of America, retiring as a coal miner from Old Ben Mine 21 in Sesser. Due to health complications in recent years, Ron was undoubtedly thankful to have been in the care of incredible doctors and nurses. The family would like to recognize Dr. William Hayes, Dr. Chen, and Dr. Chong. Ron loved his “girls at Davita”, and valued his visits with Bi-County Health nurses. He could always count on Ike Crnokrak for a ride to any doctor or hospital in the Midwest and Brother Bert Mitchell for spiritual peace. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church of West City. Friends may celebrate a life well lived on Saturday, February 21st, from 10:00A.M.till-1:00 P.M. at the Brayfield- Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser, IL. Funeral services will be held at 1:00P.M. Burial will follow at Hammond Cemetery. With Brother Burt Mitchell officiating.  

  Grace Deloris Holleman, 84, died at 8:15 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015, in Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. She was born Sept. 27, 1930, in St. Louis to James and Stella (Overturf) Gouge.Survivors include three sons, Bryant (Betty) Holleman, Albert (Sue) Holleman and John (Sue) Holleman; daughter, Phyllis Poole; brothers, Albert, Robert, and Daniel Gouge and their families; grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.She was preceded in death by her husband, Reuben Bryant Holleman; parents; sister, Edna Avery; brother, James Gouge; and grandson, Kevin Holleman.Union Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Memorials may be mailed to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 17947 Illinois 37, Johnston City, Illinois 62951.

Bob, Stella May "Millie" OVERTURF (05 May 1906 Macedonia, FCI - 08 Jul 1981 Herrin, Wmson Co., IL) married James Willis GOUGE (13 Apr 1904 Cape Girardeau, CG Co., MO - 04 Jul 1956 St Louis, MO) on 21 Feb 1923 at Valier, FCI Stella is d/o Alonzo Elijah "Lonnie" OVERTURF and Leoline Ethel MANSELL Lonnie s/o George Washington OVERTURF and Sarah STEWART Geo s/o John W OVERTURF and Dicy MILLER John s/o Adam OVERTURF (1803-1857) and Rachel ? (1802-1882) How or if Calvin Monroe grandson of John W OVERTURF (1795-bef. 1860) and Jane REA (1795-bef. 1870) connects to this line, I don't know... -SRJ > -----Original Message----- > From: ilfrankl-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ilfrankl- > bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of rwlmn via > Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 11:25 AM > To: elvis500@frontier.com; ilfrankl@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [ILFRANKL] HOLLEMAN, Grace Deloris (OBIT) > > > Does anyone know if her mother, Stella Overturf, was the daughter of Calvin > Monroe Overturf and Nannie Pippin? > > Bob > > > -----Original Message----- > From: elvis500@frontier.com via <ilfrankl@rootsweb.com> > To: Franklin Co. <ilfrankl@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wed, Feb 18, 2015 12:06 pm > Subject: [ILFRANKL] HOLLEMAN, Grace Deloris (OBIT) > > > Grace Deloris Holleman, 84, died at 8:15 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015, in > Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. She was born Sept. 27, 1930, in > St. > Louis to James and Stella (Overturf) Gouge.Survivors include three sons, > Bryant > (Betty) Holleman, Albert (Sue) Holleman and John (Sue) Holleman; daughter, > Phyllis Poole; brothers, Albert, Robert, and Daniel Gouge and their families; > grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.She was preceded in death by her > husband, > Reuben Bryant Holleman; parents; sister, Edna Avery; brother, James Gouge; > and > grandson, Kevin Holleman.Union Funeral Home is in charge of > arrangements.Memorials > may be mailed to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 17947 Illinois > 37, Johnston City, Illinois 62951. > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ILFRANKL- > request@rootsweb.com > with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body > of > the message > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ILFRANKL- > request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in > the subject and the body of the message

Does anyone know if her mother, Stella Overturf, was the daughter of Calvin Monroe Overturf and Nannie Pippin? Bob -----Original Message----- From: elvis500@frontier.com via <ilfrankl@rootsweb.com> To: Franklin Co. <ilfrankl@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wed, Feb 18, 2015 12:06 pm Subject: [ILFRANKL] HOLLEMAN, Grace Deloris (OBIT) Grace Deloris Holleman, 84, died at 8:15 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015, in Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. She was born Sept. 27, 1930, in St. Louis to James and Stella (Overturf) Gouge.Survivors include three sons, Bryant (Betty) Holleman, Albert (Sue) Holleman and John (Sue) Holleman; daughter, Phyllis Poole; brothers, Albert, Robert, and Daniel Gouge and their families; grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.She was preceded in death by her husband, Reuben Bryant Holleman; parents; sister, Edna Avery; brother, James Gouge; and grandson, Kevin Holleman.Union Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Memorials may be mailed to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 17947 Illinois 37, Johnston City, Illinois 62951. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ILFRANKL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

On 2/17/15, Sandy Bauer via <ilfrankl@rootsweb.com> wrote: > Found this interesting tidbit about Lucretia Powel (Grimes) Rich Highsmith > from > 1968 newspaper article. Wish I could find her obituary. She died 18 Dec > 1908 > > > Mt. Vernon Register-News > Wednesday, June 12, 1968 > > Former Resident Honors Ancestor Daniel Boone > > On memorial Day in the Hall of Fame at New York University Campus, Henry > Maurice > Shafer of Plainfield, New Jersey, formerly of Texico, participated in laying > a > wreath at the bust of Daniel Boone. Mr. Shafer is a Boone family > descnedant. > > Many wreaths were donated from Daniel Boone Societies around the United > States. > > Mr. Shafer is related to Daniel Boone through his grandmother, Lucretia > Powell > Grimes Highsmith, who was a direct descendant of Daniel Boone's sister. > > Hal Wilcox of New York City, another Boone descendant, also participate in > the > ceremony. > > > > >> On February 17, 2015 at 1:35 PM Sandy Bauer via <ilfrankl@rootsweb.com> >> wrote: >> >> >> Anyone know more about her husband's Grimes ancestry? >> >> I'm always curious about any Grimes that might be connected to my ggg >> grandmother Lucretia P. Grimes (1837-1908) d/o James Grimes and Elizabeth >> Browning. Lucretia's first husband was Isaiah Josaih Rich (my line). >> After >> his >> death, she married Abijah Morris Highsmith in Crawford Co, IL and they >> both >> died >> in Jefferson Co, IL in 1908 and 1909. >> >> Sandy >> >> >> > On February 17, 2015 at 10:25 AM "elvis500@frontier.com via" >> > <ilfrankl@rootsweb.com> wrote: >> > >> > >> > Jo Ann Grimes, 84, former resident of Franklin County, passed away on >> >Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at UNM Hospital, Albuquerque, NM. >> > >> > She was born in Logan, IL the daughter of Humbert & Wilma (Taylor) >> > Sanders. >> > She married Claude D. Grimes, and the Lord blessed their union with >> > three >> > sons. >> > >> > >> > Jo Ann loved to read and visit with friends. She was a caring and >> > generous >> > individual who loved the Lord above all else and who was passoniate >> > about >> > helping others. She was an active and dedicated member of Jackson Grove >> > Church >> > for many years. After which she served the Lord faithfully at Immanuel >> > Baptist, where she enjoyed the fellowship and friendship of many. >> > >> > >> > She left this worldly life just as she lived it, eyes upon the Lord and >> > filled >> > with love for her family and friends, concerned more for their >> > well-being >> > than >> > her own. >> > >> > >> > Jo Ann is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Samuel and Reita >> > Grimes, >> > NM; daughter-in-law, Sharon Grimes, KS; grandchildren, Stephanie, >> > Kenneth, >> > Joseph, James and Jessica. She was preceded in death by her parents, >> > Humbert >> > & >> > Wilma Sanders, brother and sister-in-law, Don and Dorothy Sanders; >> > husband, >> > Claude Grimes and sons, John and Jeffrey Grimes. >> > >> > >> > As Jo Ann requested, her ashes were interred beside Claude at Shiloh >> > Cemetery. >> > >> > >> > A memorial is scheduled for February 22, 2015, 2:00 P.M. at Immanuel >> > Baptist >> > Church, Benton, IL. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Jo's life. >> > The >> > family would like to thank all those who gave their time and love >> > assisting >> > and caring for Jo Ann during the later years of her life. >> > >> > ------------------------------- >> > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> > ILFRANKL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> > quotes >> > in the subject and the body of the message >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> ILFRANKL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes >> in the subject and the body of the message > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ILFRANKL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message >

  George Albert Michalic, 96, died at 6:20 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015, in Marion V.A. Medical Center. He was born June 4, 1918, in Littleton, Pennsylvania, to Joseph and Josephine (Cwiakala) Michalic. He married the former Agnes Mekota in West Frankfort on June 27, 1953, and she survives.Mr. Michalic was a loving husband, father, uncle and friend. He was a longtime member of St. John’s Catholic Church in West Frankfort, a St. John’s trustee and member of the Building Committee. He also was a member of Civilian Conservation Corps.Mr. Michalic was a World War II Navy veteran and a Pearl Harbor survivor. He also was an avid fisherman and hunter.Survivors include his wife, Agnes Michalic of West Frankfort; son, Mark and wife, Vivian, Michalic of Arlington, Virginia; and several nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Andy Michalic; and sisters: Rose Paluch and Mary Shannon.Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, in St. John’s Catholic Church in West Frankfort with the Rev. Dr. Eusebius Mbidoaka officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, at Union Funeral Home in West Frankfort. Military rites will be observed at 5:30 p.m. by VFW Post 5764 of West Frankfort and American Legion Post 1961 of Orient

  Ronald Eugene Joiner January 20, 1941 - February 16, 2015 Donations may be given toe West City Baptist Church, in memory of Ronald Eugene Joiner. Pending at Gilbert-Brayfield Funeral HomeIn Sesser, Illinois

  Jo Ann Grimes, 84, former resident of Franklin County, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at UNM Hospital, Albuquerque, NM. She was born in Logan, IL the daughter of Humbert & Wilma (Taylor) Sanders. She married Claude D. Grimes, and the Lord blessed their union with three sons. Jo Ann loved to read and visit with friends. She was a caring and generous individual who loved the Lord above all else and who was passoniate about helping others. She was an active and dedicated member of Jackson Grove Church for many years. After which she served the Lord faithfully at Immanuel Baptist, where she enjoyed the fellowship and friendship of many. She left this worldly life just as she lived it, eyes upon the Lord and filled with love for her family and friends, concerned more for their well-being than her own. Jo Ann is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Samuel and Reita Grimes, NM; daughter-in-law, Sharon Grimes, KS; grandchildren, Stephanie, Kenneth, Joseph, James and Jessica. She was preceded in death by her parents, Humbert & Wilma Sanders, brother and sister-in-law, Don and Dorothy Sanders; husband, Claude Grimes and sons, John and Jeffrey Grimes. As Jo Ann requested, her ashes were interred beside Claude at Shiloh Cemetery. A memorial is scheduled for February 22, 2015, 2:00 P.M. at Immanuel Baptist Church, Benton, IL. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Jo's life. The family would like to thank all those who gave their time and love assisting and caring for Jo Ann during the later years of her life. 

  Barbara J. Summers, 68, of Peoria Heights died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015, in Peoria.Barbara was born in Omaha, Neb., to James Elvis and Betty (White) Presler, and she was raised by her foster parents, Cleo and Ruth Johnson. Barbara married Harley T. Summers on June 5, 1965, in Benton, Ill., and he survives.She is also survived by her father, James; her children, Karen (Yule) Echo of Sparks, Nev., Barry Summers of West Frankfort, Larry Summers of Jacksonville, Fla., Michael Summers of Peoria Heights and Barbie Kay Summers of Sullivan; her siblings, Carol Buchanan of West Frankfort, James Presler of East Peoria and Dixie of Carterville; her grandchildren, Britni Morgan, Rayme, Haley and Samantha Hornbuckle and nine more grandchildren; her niece, Becky Jo Ferandio; and many more nieces and nephews.Barbara was preceded in death by her mother and both of her foster parents.She loved crocheting and knitting. Barbara never met a stranger and she knew everyone.Funeral services will take place at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015, at The Wilton Mortuary, with the Rev. Howard Love officiating. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the mortuary. Cremation rites will be accorded.

Found this interesting tidbit about Lucretia Powel (Grimes) Rich Highsmith from 1968 newspaper article. Wish I could find her obituary. She died 18 Dec 1908 Mt. Vernon Register-News Wednesday, June 12, 1968 Former Resident Honors Ancestor Daniel Boone On memorial Day in the Hall of Fame at New York University Campus, Henry Maurice Shafer of Plainfield, New Jersey, formerly of Texico, participated in laying a wreath at the bust of Daniel Boone. Mr. Shafer is a Boone family descnedant. Many wreaths were donated from Daniel Boone Societies around the United States. Mr. Shafer is related to Daniel Boone through his grandmother, Lucretia Powell Grimes Highsmith, who was a direct descendant of Daniel Boone's sister. Hal Wilcox of New York City, another Boone descendant, also participate in the ceremony. > On February 17, 2015 at 1:35 PM Sandy Bauer via <ilfrankl@rootsweb.com> wrote: > > > Anyone know more about her husband's Grimes ancestry? > > I'm always curious about any Grimes that might be connected to my ggg > grandmother Lucretia P. Grimes (1837-1908) d/o James Grimes and Elizabeth > Browning. Lucretia's first husband was Isaiah Josaih Rich (my line). After > his > death, she married Abijah Morris Highsmith in Crawford Co, IL and they both > died > in Jefferson Co, IL in 1908 and 1909. > > Sandy > > > > On February 17, 2015 at 10:25 AM "elvis500@frontier.com via" > > <ilfrankl@rootsweb.com> wrote: > > > > > > Jo Ann Grimes, 84, former resident of Franklin County, passed away on > >Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at UNM Hospital, Albuquerque, NM. > > > > She was born in Logan, IL the daughter of Humbert & Wilma (Taylor) Sanders. > > She married Claude D. Grimes, and the Lord blessed their union with three > > sons. > > > > > > Jo Ann loved to read and visit with friends. She was a caring and generous > > individual who loved the Lord above all else and who was passoniate about > > helping others. She was an active and dedicated member of Jackson Grove > > Church > > for many years. After which she served the Lord faithfully at Immanuel > > Baptist, where she enjoyed the fellowship and friendship of many. > > > > > > She left this worldly life just as she lived it, eyes upon the Lord and > > filled > > with love for her family and friends, concerned more for their well-being > > than > > her own. > > > > > > Jo Ann is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Samuel and Reita Grimes, > > NM; daughter-in-law, Sharon Grimes, KS; grandchildren, Stephanie, Kenneth, > > Joseph, James and Jessica. She was preceded in death by her parents, Humbert > > & > > Wilma Sanders, brother and sister-in-law, Don and Dorothy Sanders; husband, > > Claude Grimes and sons, John and Jeffrey Grimes. > > > > > > As Jo Ann requested, her ashes were interred beside Claude at Shiloh > > Cemetery. > > > > > > A memorial is scheduled for February 22, 2015, 2:00 P.M. at Immanuel Baptist > > Church, Benton, IL. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Jo's life. The > > family would like to thank all those who gave their time and love assisting > > and caring for Jo Ann during the later years of her life. > > > > ------------------------------- > > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > > ILFRANKL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > > in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ILFRANKL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message

  Mr. and Mrs. Nolan Adams of Belle Rive are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary. Nolan and Voris were married on Feb. 16, 1950, in Bonnie. Together they have five children, Terry, Trena, Mikah, Elayna and Monte. Throughout the years they have been blessed with 13 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren with another two on the way. Nolan and Voris are active members of the Ina Free Will Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Adams are an example of faith in Christ to all whom they encounter and a blessing to call family.

  Helen (Mitchell) Conner, 91, born in Carrier Mills, on Sept. 21, 1923, passed away Feb. 13, 2015, in Ocala, Fla., at loving Estelle’s House - hospice facility.  Helen was raised in Mt. Vernon and spent many years living in Ina, Pascagoula, Miss., and Lochloosa, Fla. Helen was an awesome wife, mother, grandma, friend and loving human. Her main focus throughout her life was ensuring her husband, three sons, grandchildren and great-grandchildren received the best of her love, attention and home cooked meals. Helen’s surviving family are her loving husband of 74 years, Paul Conner, 94, residing in Ocala, Fla.; eldest sons, Robert Conner of Richland, Wash., and Gilbert Conner of Lochloosa, Fla.; five granddaughters, April (Conner) Simmons of Lochloosa, Fla., Lisa (Conner) Schwartz of Stanton, N.D., Crystal Conner of Richland, Wash., Tina (Conner) Townson of Mobile, Ala., and Carla (Conner) Odom of Saraland, Ala.; three grandsons, Paul Robert Conner of Ocala, Fla., Gregory Conner of Kirkland, Wash., and Cory Conner of Phoenix City, Ala.; three great-granddaughters, Brandi Simmons of Hawthorne, Fla., Taylor Webb of Richland, Wash., and Sidney Conner of Phoenix City, Ala.; and four great-grandsons, Nicholas Webb of Richland, Wash., Taylor and Connor Odom of Saraland, Ala., and Garrett Casteele in Athens, Ala. Helen was preceded in death by her youngest son, James Conner; granddaughter, Tarena (Conner) Casteele; younger sister, Betty (Mitchell) Sullivan; brothers, Glendall and Carl Mitchell; and parents, Robert “Otto” Mitchell and Blanche (Harrison) Mitchell. A brief informal service will be conducted at Johnson Funeral Home, 102 E. 2nd St. Ina, at 2 p.m. Thursday, you may call 437-5335. Fond memories and sweet dreams, Helen (”mom”, “mawmaw”) as you rest in eternal peace encircled with love forever and always from your loving family.

Anyone know more about her husband's Grimes ancestry?   I'm always curious about any Grimes that might be connected to my ggg grandmother Lucretia P. Grimes (1837-1908) d/o James Grimes and Elizabeth Browning.  Lucretia's first husband was Isaiah Josaih Rich (my line).  After his death, she married Abijah Morris Highsmith in Crawford Co, IL and they both died in Jefferson Co, IL in 1908 and 1909.   Sandy   > On February 17, 2015 at 10:25 AM "elvis500@frontier.com via" > <ilfrankl@rootsweb.com> wrote: > > >   Jo Ann Grimes, 84, former resident of Franklin County, passed away on >Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at UNM Hospital, Albuquerque, NM. > > She was born in Logan, IL the daughter of Humbert & Wilma (Taylor) Sanders. > She married Claude D. Grimes, and the Lord blessed their union with three > sons. > > > Jo Ann loved to read and visit with friends. She was a caring and generous > individual who loved the Lord above all else and who was passoniate about > helping others. She was an active and dedicated member of Jackson Grove Church > for many years. After which she served the Lord faithfully at Immanuel > Baptist, where she enjoyed the fellowship and friendship of many. > > > She left this worldly life just as she lived it, eyes upon the Lord and filled > with love for her family and friends, concerned more for their well-being than > her own. > > > Jo Ann is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Samuel and Reita Grimes, > NM; daughter-in-law, Sharon Grimes, KS; grandchildren, Stephanie, Kenneth, > Joseph, James and Jessica. She was preceded in death by her parents, Humbert & > Wilma Sanders, brother and sister-in-law, Don and Dorothy Sanders; husband, > Claude Grimes and sons, John and Jeffrey Grimes. > > > As Jo Ann requested, her ashes were interred beside Claude at Shiloh Cemetery. > > > A memorial is scheduled for February 22, 2015, 2:00 P.M. at Immanuel Baptist > Church, Benton, IL. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Jo's life. The > family would like to thank all those who gave their time and love assisting > and caring for Jo Ann during the later years of her life. > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ILFRANKL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message